Thieves try to steal ATM on Christmas day

Oak Ridge police are investigating a Christmas Day vandalism incident and attempted theft of money from an ATM on Oak Ridge Turnpike.

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By Beverly Majors/The Oak Ridger

Oakridger - Oak Ridge, TN

By Beverly Majors/The Oak Ridger

Posted Jan. 2, 2014 at 6:59 PM

By Beverly Majors/The Oak Ridger
Posted Jan. 2, 2014 at 6:59 PM

Oak Ridge police are investigating a Christmas Day vandalism incident and attempted theft of money from an ATM on Oak Ridge Turnpike.

At about 6 a.m., officers were sent to 467 Oak Ridge Turnpike about a report of vandalism and attempted theft of a standalone Y-12 Federal Credit Union ATM near the Tractor Supply store.

A Police Department press release said the unknown “suspects utilized a stolen truck in an unsuccessful attempt to knock the ATM off the concrete pad.” A Bobcat was then used, demolishing the ATM. The Bobcat flipped over in an adjacent field, the release said.

The vehicles were stolen from Waste Connections, located near the Tractor Supply, at 400 Warehouse Road.

According to the release, while no cash was taken from the ATM, the estimated damage to the ATM, a truck, and Bobcat is more than $50,000.

The investigation continues and the suspects have yet to be identified. ORPD asks for people to contact the Department if you have any information regarding this incident.